[Dixielandjazz] Lyrics to "A Smooth One"

Bill Haesler bhaesler at bigpond.net.au
Tue Jul 28 15:04:01 PDT 2015


Barb Jordan asked:
> Would anyone know if there is a vocal version of "A Smooth One" (Benny Goodman)?
I love the tune but can't find the lyrics.

Dear Barb,
As requested, here are the "words and music":
So far as I can find, there are NO lyrics to "A Smo-o-o-oth One" (with four O's).
It was recorded by the Benny Goodman Sextet on 13 March 1941 and released on Columbia 26099 and Parlophone R2816.
However, the tune (minus the A) was copyrighted as Smo-o-o-oth one; melody Benny Goodman. June 27, 1941; E unp. 262889; Regent music corp., New York.
According to D Russell Connor, the BG bio/discographer, it was originally titled "Moppin' It Up".
Very kind regards,
Bill.
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